Marybeth Lorbiecki

Author / Teacher, Presenter, Freelance Editor

Hudson (Saint Croix County)

715-386-9633
E-mail: marybeth.lorbiecki@gmail.com
Web site: www.marybethlorbiecki.com

Wisconsin Connection
I live in West Central Wisconsin — Hudson.

Published Works (selected)
Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart (Sleeping Bear Press, 2007)

Jackie's Bat (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006)

Planet Patrol: A Kids' Action Guide to Earth Care (Two-Can Press, 2005)

Sister Anne's Hands (Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Putnam, 1998)

Painting the Dakota: Seth Eastman at Fort Snelling (Afton Historical Society Press, 2000)
Illustrated by: Historic Paintings of Seth Eastman Historic Photographs

Prairie Dogs (Northword Press, 2004)

Louisa May and Mr. Thoreau's Flute (Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Putnam, 2002)
Illustrated by: Co-authored with Julie Dunlap Caldecott Winner Mary Azarian

John Muir and Stickeen: An Icy Adventure with a No-Good Dog (Northword Press, 2004)
Illustrated by: Co-authored with Julie Dunlap, Illustrator Bill Farnsworth

Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire (Globe Pequot , 2005, 1996)

Awards / Distinctions
Bank Street College Book of the Year, Storytellers Award, Living the Dream Award, IRA Best Books, etc. for Sister Anne's Hands, 2000

Bank Street College Book of the Year for Paul Bunyan''s Sweetheart, 2007

Storytellers World Award for 2006; Manhattan Country School "Living the Dream" Award for Jackie''s Bat, 2006, 2008

Wisconsin Library Association, Youth Services Division for Wisconsin Children''s Book Author of the Year, School Year 2008-2009

Presentations
From Writing to Book. The story of how a manuscript becomes a book -- the life of an author. Target audience: Can be adapted to any age.

Improving Your Writing by Running the Bases. This class helps students improve their writing by understanding the characteristics of writing and the process. Target audience: Elementary students.

The View from an Editor's Desk. This class explains the considerations of an editor and how students can help each other in their writing by playing the editor. Target audience: Can be adapted to any age.

Fees
For presentations within the easily drivable region, $800 per day, maximum of 4 large group presentations, or 3 large groups with additional small group presentations; $400 for half day with two large group presentations, plus a small group; plus necessary travel expenses ($.50 per mile etc.) lodging and meals. If flying in and an overnight is required, a host to pick me up is preferred, and the cost for the day and evening is $1,000.

Additional Comments
I enjoy working with youth on the excitement and usefulness of reading and writing. I have an M.A. in English, have been an editor at a children's book publishing company, and have teaching experience.

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	Quick Guide CCBC Webcasts Original Interviews Wisconsin Book Creators CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators Marybeth Lorbiecki Author / Teacher, Presenter, Freelance Editor Hudson (Saint Croix County) 715-386-9633 E-mail: marybeth.lorbiecki@gmail.com Web site: www.marybethlorbiecki.com Wisconsin Connection I live in West Central Wisconsin — Hudson. Published Works (selected) Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart (Sleeping Bear Press, 2007) Jackie's Bat (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006) Planet Patrol: A Kids' Action Guide to Earth Care (Two-Can Press, 2005) Sister Anne's Hands (Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Putnam, 1998) Painting the Dakota: Seth Eastman at Fort Snelling (Afton Historical Society Press, 2000) Illustrated by: Historic Paintings of Seth Eastman Historic Photographs Prairie Dogs (Northword Press, 2004) Louisa May and Mr. Thoreau's Flute (Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Putnam, 2002) Illustrated by: Co-authored with Julie Dunlap Caldecott Winner Mary Azarian John Muir and Stickeen: An Icy Adventure with a No-Good Dog (Northword Press, 2004) Illustrated by: Co-authored with Julie Dunlap, Illustrator Bill Farnsworth Aldo Leopold: A Fierce Green Fire (Globe Pequot , 2005, 1996) Awards / Distinctions Bank Street College Book of the Year, Storytellers Award, Living the Dream Award, IRA Best Books, etc. for Sister Anne's Hands, 2000 Bank Street College Book of the Year for Paul Bunyan''s Sweetheart, 2007 Storytellers World Award for 2006; Manhattan Country School "Living the Dream" Award for Jackie''s Bat, 2006, 2008 Wisconsin Library Association, Youth Services Division for Wisconsin Children''s Book Author of the Year, School Year 2008-2009 Presentations From Writing to Book. The story of how a manuscript becomes a book -- the life of an author. Target audience: Can be adapted to any age. Improving Your Writing by Running the Bases. This class helps students improve their writing by understanding the characteristics of writing and the process. Target audience: Elementary students. The View from an Editor's Desk. This class explains the considerations of an editor and how students can help each other in their writing by playing the editor. Target audience: Can be adapted to any age. Fees For presentations within the easily drivable region, $800 per day, maximum of 4 large group presentations, or 3 large groups with additional small group presentations; $400 for half day with two large group presentations, plus a small group; plus necessary travel expenses ($.50 per mile etc.) lodging and meals. If flying in and an overnight is required, a host to pick me up is preferred, and the cost for the day and evening is $1,000. Additional Comments I enjoy working with youth on the excitement and usefulness of reading and writing. I have an M.A. in English, have been an editor at a children's book publishing company, and have teaching experience.